Hi Mark, thanks for another good analysis of a new streamer. It sounds like its performance has won your heart! :) I'm surprised so many all in one streamers are launching at this level as most audiophiles have found a DAC they wish to keep so I would have expected more interest in 'streaming only/ network bridge' products. That's certainly my own situation where I won't be replacing my Chord Hugo TT2 any time soon, despite looking for a new front end for it. I think it might be a unit you need to see and feel in person. Certainly in your reel, next to the wonderful english acoustics amplifier and luscious looking R150 it looks like a cheap plastic (maybe that's the smooth aluminium as opposed to the brushed look) and I wouldn't be in a rush to have it on my stand, but I'm sure it might fare better in person. Nice that you showed some of the Tidal app functionality, but a look at the Qobuz alternative would have been nice too, as many people prefer the sound of Qobuz , and having tested them side by side for a year, that includes me :) Nice to see another unit upsampling to DSD. PS audio have spoken of the benefits of this for some time and I'm given to believe the resulting phase accuracy is what really helps with soundstage and specificity. With my flag firmly planted in the Chord TT2 camp, I'm an M-scaler man myself, but I'm always interested in the techniques and options that these excellent brands use to achieve their performance, so thanks for mentioning these details, I'm always interested! Really appreciate you making these videos, they are always a pleasure to watch. They also serve their purpose, in that if Elite Audio sell the gear I want to buy, I'd very likely buy from you guys too. Have a fantastic day!
Good afternoon and thank you for the comment and feedback. It is interesting how many people really want a one box solution. I would say its 50/50 on our sales for all in one v's separates. We did compare Qobuz v's Tidal (just didn't show that in video clips) and I do have a preference for Qobuz. That said, Tidal connect is pretty compelling when you hear it on a device like the Lindemann. The video doesn't really show the quality of its build. Its a beatifully built and designed device. Your Chord system is without dount one of the best, the M-Scaler being the icing on the cake! :) Glad enjoyed the video and thanks again. Mark :)
@EliteAudioUK Hi Mark, thank-you for your very kind reply. Apologies, for my opaque... unfortunately, badly-worded orig. question re; your review of the Lindemann Streamer... My question is - Will adding a DDC unit eliminate even more 'jitter, etc.' from the digital information presently being sent via an Aes/Ebu (Oyaide) cable as a digital signal from my C.E.C. 2-belt drive CD Transport >> DAC, sort out further possible jitter issues? Thus adding a DDC to the following;-- CD Transport >> *DDC* >> DAC >> Pre/Power Amp>>Spkrs. = A noticeable improvement in the overall digital playback quality side of the sound of my hi-fi system. re; DDC reducing even more *jitter* removed from the signal before >> DAC Hope I've explained my question better this time around. Many thanks, Mark, for all/any info you can provide. all the very best from Japan. P.
Good afternoon P, thanks for the follow up message. It is possible, but until you listen and do and A/B comoparison, there is no way of knowing for sure. It depends on the level of jitter being created in the first place. Years ago, a company called Vertex produced devices called a Kinabalu, that was designed to remove jitter. They found they could reduce jitter by almost 90% on a CD player using these devices! Cheers, Mark :)
@@EliteAudioUK Hiya Mark, Thanks so much for your balanced suggestion (xlr?! ; ba-da-boom-tish! - ah'll get ma' coat)... Aye, I was just curious about reducing jitter via a DDC to discern any subtle, or not so subtle, improvements in the sound of my system. I'll give it a go, and if there's no real difference, then I might just 'dip ma' toes' into the streaming world... I'm a bit of a luddite, mechanical over digital-type, but nothing ventured..., etc. Again, thanks for takin' the time to reply. Very much appreciated. I'll be back in Embra' later this year (
Maybe I missed this but can the Source II be used as a stand alone streamer bypassing the volume control or does it have to be used as a preamp? Also, does adding the built in CD transport option degrade the sound in any way compared to it without? Thanks
Good morning and thank you for the message. By setting the volume to maximum it bypasses the pre stage. Adding the CD drive does not degrade the sound in any way. Its a stand out component from one of the longest established manufacturers with a track record for excellence :) Cheers. Mark
First-time to post on your really enjoyable Channel... Ex-Embra' >>> N. America >>> japan for past 26 yrs. plus and counting... I have a quick question - I use a C.E.C. Twin-Belt CD Transport >> Denafrips Venus DAC >>> Pre-Amp (Luxman) >> Power Amp [reconditioned 90's Luxman: recently 100% w/ all new capacitors/resistors/etc. from the Luxman Factory) - *Would I notice a *worth-the-extra-cost* in audible sound improvement in my system by adding an External (Re)-Clocker/ing Unit into the chain *between* the C.E.C.Transport and the DAC?* [*NB* I don't stream. Do play LP's via RP 6] Hence my question about the value of an external Clocking Unit in my CD >> DAC >> AMP Chain] Thank-you, in advance, for any/all helpful advice offered >>> *Always* extremely grateful for tips, etc. All the very best tae ye's! P.
Good afternoon P, thank you for the message and a great question. Without trying what you are asking, it would be difficult to say 100%, can I ask what you are considering? Cheers, Mark :)
Hi Mark, thanks for another good analysis of a new streamer. It sounds like its performance has won your heart! :)
I'm surprised so many all in one streamers are launching at this level as most audiophiles have found a DAC they wish to keep so I would have expected more interest in 'streaming only/ network bridge' products. That's certainly my own situation where I won't be replacing my Chord Hugo TT2 any time soon, despite looking for a new front end for it.
I think it might be a unit you need to see and feel in person. Certainly in your reel, next to the wonderful english acoustics amplifier and luscious looking R150 it looks like a cheap plastic (maybe that's the smooth aluminium as opposed to the brushed look) and I wouldn't be in a rush to have it on my stand, but I'm sure it might fare better in person.
Nice that you showed some of the Tidal app functionality, but a look at the Qobuz alternative would have been nice too, as many people prefer the sound of Qobuz , and having tested them side by side for a year, that includes me :)
Nice to see another unit upsampling to DSD. PS audio have spoken of the benefits of this for some time and I'm given to believe the resulting phase accuracy is what really helps with soundstage and specificity. With my flag firmly planted in the Chord TT2 camp, I'm an M-scaler man myself, but I'm always interested in the techniques and options that these excellent brands use to achieve their performance, so thanks for mentioning these details, I'm always interested!
Really appreciate you making these videos, they are always a pleasure to watch. They also serve their purpose, in that if Elite Audio sell the gear I want to buy, I'd very likely buy from you guys too. Have a fantastic day!
Good afternoon and thank you for the comment and feedback. It is interesting how many people really want a one box solution. I would say its 50/50 on our sales for all in one v's separates. We did compare Qobuz v's Tidal (just didn't show that in video clips) and I do have a preference for Qobuz. That said, Tidal connect is pretty compelling when you hear it on a device like the Lindemann. The video doesn't really show the quality of its build. Its a beatifully built and designed device. Your Chord system is without dount one of the best, the M-Scaler being the icing on the cake! :) Glad enjoyed the video and thanks again. Mark :)
@EliteAudioUK Hi Mark, thank-you for your very kind reply.
Apologies, for my opaque... unfortunately, badly-worded orig. question re; your review of the Lindemann Streamer...
My question is - Will adding a DDC unit eliminate even more 'jitter, etc.' from the digital information presently being sent via an Aes/Ebu (Oyaide) cable as a digital signal from my C.E.C. 2-belt drive CD Transport >> DAC, sort out further possible jitter issues?
Thus adding a DDC to the following;-- CD Transport >> *DDC* >> DAC >> Pre/Power Amp>>Spkrs. = A noticeable improvement in the overall digital playback quality side of the sound of my hi-fi system. re; DDC reducing even more *jitter* removed from the signal before >> DAC
Hope I've explained my question better this time around.
Many thanks, Mark, for all/any info you can provide.
all the very best from Japan.
P.
Good afternoon P, thanks for the follow up message. It is possible, but until you listen and do and A/B comoparison, there is no way of knowing for sure. It depends on the level of jitter being created in the first place. Years ago, a company called Vertex produced devices called a Kinabalu, that was designed to remove jitter. They found they could reduce jitter by almost 90% on a CD player using these devices! Cheers, Mark :)
@@EliteAudioUK Hiya Mark, Thanks so much for your balanced suggestion (xlr?! ; ba-da-boom-tish! - ah'll get ma' coat)...
Aye, I was just curious about reducing jitter via a DDC to discern any subtle, or not so subtle, improvements in the sound of my system.
I'll give it a go, and if there's no real difference, then I might just 'dip ma' toes' into the streaming world... I'm a bit of a luddite, mechanical over digital-type, but nothing ventured..., etc. Again, thanks for takin' the time to reply. Very much appreciated. I'll be back in Embra' later this year (
Maybe I missed this but can the Source II be used as a stand alone streamer bypassing the volume control or does it have to be used as a preamp? Also, does adding the built in CD transport option degrade the sound in any way compared to it without? Thanks
Good morning and thank you for the message. By setting the volume to maximum it bypasses the pre stage. Adding the CD drive does not degrade the sound in any way. Its a stand out component from one of the longest established manufacturers with a track record for excellence :) Cheers. Mark
@@EliteAudioUK Thanks for the info Mark. Have great day.
Can the usb be used to connect a streamer, so it becomes a DAC?
First-time to post on your really enjoyable Channel... Ex-Embra' >>> N. America >>> japan for past 26 yrs. plus and counting...
I have a quick question - I use a C.E.C. Twin-Belt CD Transport >> Denafrips Venus DAC >>> Pre-Amp (Luxman) >> Power Amp [reconditioned 90's Luxman: recently 100% w/ all new capacitors/resistors/etc. from the Luxman Factory) - *Would I notice a *worth-the-extra-cost* in audible sound improvement in my system by adding an External (Re)-Clocker/ing Unit into the chain *between* the C.E.C.Transport and the DAC?*
[*NB* I don't stream. Do play LP's via RP 6] Hence my question about the value of an external Clocking Unit in my CD >> DAC >> AMP Chain]
Thank-you, in advance, for any/all helpful advice offered >>> *Always* extremely grateful for tips, etc.
All the very best tae ye's!
P.
Good afternoon P, thank you for the message and a great question. Without trying what you are asking, it would be difficult to say 100%, can I ask what you are considering? Cheers, Mark :)
Watched this video on my Eversolo dmp a8 😊 commented from my phone 😢